Solistone 3002su Installation guide

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INFORMATION & GUIDELINES FOR THE INSTALLATION OF STANDING PEBBLES

RECOMMENDED INSTALLATION

SOLISTONE Standing Pebbles can be used in an extensive range of design applications, indoors

and outdoors. Applications include kitchens, bathrooms, foyers, fountains, water features, pools,

pathways, feature walls, fireplaces, borders, floor accents and entertainment areas. During

manufacturing, pebbles are center-cut and hand sorted into correct sizes and individually glued

onto a mesh backing. As pebbles are a natural product, no two pieces will be exactly alike. It is

not unusual to find occasional flaws, veins and lines of separation within the pebbles. This

variation is a considered to be desired feature in the product.

NOTE: this document contains only guidelines for the installation process. A professional installer

should always be consulted to discuss the specific parameters surrounding your project.

SUBSTRATES

All substrates should be firmly fixed, flat, clean, dry and free of contaminants such as dust, oil,

paint, sealers etc. to ensure proper adhesion. Painted surfaces must be scuffed or sanded for the

product and adhesive to bond correctly. Wet areas need special attention and require

appropriate substrates, e.g. concrete, cement boards (compressed sheet), and/or treated

plywood. The use of reinforced waterproof membranes is suggested.

WATERPROOF MEMBRANES

Waterproof membranes prevent leakage of water through to the sub-floor framing and/or

habitable spaces below. Particular attention must be paid to: carrying the membrane up the wall,

outside shower boxes, installation of bond breakers, and sealing around penetrations. It is

strongly recommended that membrane systems be used in all wet areas. Some systems may

involve the use of a primer.

CURVED SURFACES

Due to its flexible mesh backing, the SOLISTONE Standing Pebble tiles can be installed around

gently curved surfaces. Some alterations of the tile may be required in order to create uniformity

by removing and replacing some of the pebbles by hand.

CUTTING

Cuts can be done with either a wet saw or a hand grinder with the appropriate blade. The mesh

backing can be easily cut with a utility knife. Some pebbles may need to be removed and

replaced by hand to make the installation look more seamless.

ADHESIVE

Follow the adhesive manufacturer’s instructions carefully. SOLISTONE does not recommend

one brand of adhesive over another. Please check with your local tile supply store for

alternative and comparable products.

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The manufacturer's literature will explain if the adhesive product is suitable for interiors

and/or exteriors, as well as walls and floors. Most thinset mortars (multi purpose and

polymer modified thinsets) are adequate for installing standing pebbles. A cement-based

adhesive is generally suitable on masonry substrates where no movement is anticipated.

Where slight movement could occur through thermal or pedestrian loads, a modified cement

adhesive should be used as a minimum. A 1/4” square notch trowel is recommended for most

applications. Use a gray or tinted thinset mortar if you are using the dark pebbles, and a

white thinset for lighter colors. It is very important that each pebble is embedded in the

adhesive.

GROUTING

Generally, grout is not necessary for the installation of the Standing Pebble tiles. For some

flooring applications, such as borders or floor accents where grout may become necessary, grout

should be suitable for joints up to 3/4" in width and designed for external or internal conditions

which ever may be the case. Sanded grout is generally recommended for any grout joint larger

than 1/8”. Grouts are ordinarily water mix but where some flexibility may be needed, a latex

additive or similar product should be used. It is important to wait the interval recommended by

the adhesive manufacturer before grouting to minimize dirt ingress between the pebbles and

avoid the opportunity for dislodging of the pebbles.

In the event that one desires to better expose the pebbles, it is suggested that during the grouting

process, the installer repeatedly removes the excess grout from the joints by the use of a medium

bristle brush and sponge. During this process, it is also recommended that, if necessary, the excess

grout is carved from the edge of the pebbles by use of an appropriate knife.

SEALANTS

Depending on the nature of use, sealers may or may not become necessary. We do not

recommend sealers for water features or some outside walls. However, there are various products

available on the market and we recommend contacting your nearest tile supplier for the most

appropriate sealer for your application. Whenever using sealants and acids, please ensure that

you follow the manufacturer’s recommended method of application.

CARE & CLEANING

SOLISTONE Standing Pebble mosaics must be regularly cleaned and maintained to extend the

beauty of the tile. The pebbles can be cleaned with a neutral mild detergent. The porosity or

water absorption in pebbles varies and therefore staining will occur in different degrees if the

stone is left unsealed (this may be a desired effect). Consequently, any spills should be cleaned

quickly to lessen the degree of the stain.

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